Autism Day Program Assistant (Full-Time) presso ChildServe
ChildServe · Johnston, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
- Junior
- Ufficio in Johnston
The starting pay for this position is $15/ hour.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement Planning – 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 50% employer match.
- Paid Time Off – Generous PTO that accrues from the first day.
- Loan Relief – Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Schedule
Full time, 40 hours per week
- Work in a 1:3 ratio.
- Assist the children at ChildServe in becoming as independent as possible and in preparing them to begin school.
- Work cooperatively with nurses, therapists and other day program employees.
- Follow aspects of the care plan, within scope, to meet individual goals set by therapy.
- Provide a safe and consistent environment for care, learning, and play.
- Follow change of shift procedure to assure communication and continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate, complete and timely records.
- Communicate with children, families, licensed professionals, ChildServe personnel, schools, and the public, in a courteous and professional manner.
- Perform other duties assigned which may include but not limited to:
- Diapering and toilet training
- Feeding
- Communication via picture exchange communication system (PECS), other communication devices and/or simple sentences
- Managing and controlling emotions
- Managing and controlling aggressive behaviors both child-to-child and child-to-employee
- Aiding in learning and retaining pre-school skills such as pre-writing strokes, cutting, turn taking, etc.
- Preferred: Two-year degree in human services or education
- Preferred: Experience working with children with special healthcare needs
- Must pass the Iowa DCI child and adult abuse and criminal background check prior to hire and every two years thereafter and complete the child abuse affidavit.
- Must also pass the National FBI criminal record check.
- Ability to lift up to 35lbs, be mobile within the classroom and playground areas, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.
- Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
- This position may be subject to COVID-19 safety requirements. If applicable, specific requirements will be discussed during the interview process.